Child Immunization and School Clinics

Every time a school-aged child gets immunized by a health care provider, parents and/or guardians must report it to Durham Region Health Department.

Use our online reporting form to report your child's immunizations

Every time a school-aged child gets immunized by a health care provider, parents and/or guardians must report it to Durham Region Health Department.

You can view or report immunizations online using the Immunization Connect Ontario (ICON) tool. Please attach a photo of the record.

How to submit or view immunization records using ICON

To submit or view immunization information using ICON you will need:

Option 1: Ontario Health Card (OHIP)

• Immunization record or supporting documents.
• Ontario Health Card.

Option 2: Ontario Immunization Identification ID (OIID) Number

• Immunization record or supporting documents.
• Ontario Immunization ID found on the top right-hand corner of the Durham Region Health Department immunization letter or notice.
• Ontario Health Card number (OHIP): You only need this the first time to set up a unique PIN. If you don’t have OHIP, call the Durham Health Connection Line at 905-668-2020 or toll free at 1-800-841-2729.
• Unique PIN.

Disclaimer: Immunizations on file at the Health Department may only be as accurate as what we have received. Please submit any missing immunizations to ensure we have a complete record. Include photos of the records or supporting documents.

Note: It may take up to ten business days before any updates appear on your child’s record when you use Immunization Connect Ontario ICON.

If entering vaccine information online using ICON, please enter vaccine type as written below:

Two months of age (three immunizations due)

• DTaP-IPV-Hib | Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine
• Pneu-C | Pneumococcal conjugate 15 vaccine (e.g. Vaxneuvance ®)
• Rot-1 | Rotavirus vaccine (e.g. Rotarix ®)

Four months of age (three immunizations due)

• DTaP-IPV-Hib | Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine
• Pneu-C | Pneumococcal conjugate 15 vaccine (e.g. Vaxneuvance ®)
• Rot-1 | Rotavirus vaccine (e.g. Rotarix ®)

Six months of age (two immunizations due)

• DTaP-IPV-Hib | Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine

12 months of age (three immunizations due)

• MMR | Measles, mumps and rubella vaccine (e.g. Priorix ®, M-M-R II ®)
• Men-C-C | Meningococcal conjugate type C vaccine (e.g. Menjugate ®, Meningitec ®, NeisVac-C ®)
• Pneu-C | Pneumococcal conjugate 15 vaccine (e.g. Vaxneuvance ®)

Doses of MMR vaccine, Men-C-C vaccine and Pneu-C-15 vaccine are needed on or after age one regardless of previous doses.

15 months of age (one immunization due)

• Var | Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine

18 months of age (one immunization due)

• DTaP-IPV-Hib | Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine

Four years of age (two immunizations due)

• Tdap-IPV | Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis and polio vaccine (e.g. Adacel-Polio ®)
• MMRV | Measles, mumps, rubella and varicella vaccine (e.g. Priorix-Tetra ®, ProQuad ®)

A dose of tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis and polio containing vaccine is needed on or after four years of age.

Grade 7 vaccines (Report online ONLY if received somewhere other than a Durham Region Health Department clinic, e.g. school or catch-up)

• Men-C-ACYW135 - Meningococcal conjugate type ACYW135 vaccine (e.g. Menveo ®, Menactra ®, Nimenrix ®, MenQuadfi™)
• HB | Hepatitis B (e.g. Recombivax ®, Engerix B ®)
• HPV9 | Human papillomavirus (e.g. Gardasil 9 ®)

14 to 16 year old booster (ten year booster) - Most common missing vaccine for high school students

• Tdap | Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis vaccine (e.g. Adacel ®, Boostrix ®)

Other ways to report immunizations

• Use our online reporting form
• Fax the record to the Durham Health Connection Line at 905-666-6216.
• Mail a copy of the record to:
  Durham Region Health Department (Immunizations)
  605 Rossland Road East, P.O. BOX 730
  Whitby, Ontario L1N 0B2
• Hand in a copy of the record to your child care centre.
• Call the Durham Health Connection Line at 905-668-2020 or toll free at 1-800-841-2729.

Requesting a copy of your child’s immunization record

The best way to access your child’s record is using the online tool Immunization Connect Ontario (ICON).

• To view or print your child’s record on file with the Health Department using ICON, you will need to create an account and set a PIN with your child’s Ontario Immunization ID (OIID) and Ontario Health Card.
• If you are not able to set up your PIN online, please call 1-800-841-2729 to get help creating your account.
• You can also call the Durham Health Connection Line at 905-668-2020 or toll free at 1-800-841-2729 to request a copy of the immunization record.

Consent forms

At the beginning of the school year, grade 7 students will receive a consent package. Please review this package with your child, complete the consent form confirming the choice to accept or decline vaccines, and return it to the school within 10 to 14 days.

If you need a copy of the consent form, you can request one from the school office.

Prepare your child for getting a vaccination

Before the vaccination, let your child know:

• What to expect.
• Why the vaccines are important.
• That the needle might feel like a pinch in the upper arm that only lasts a few seconds.
• That the nurse will help to decrease their fear/pain (e.g.: distraction, deep breathing, relaxing their arm, talking them through the experience etc.).

On the day of the clinic, have your child:

• Eat breakfast/lunch before their immunization(s).
• Wear a short or loose sleeved shirt.
• Follow instructions provided by the public health nurse.

Watch this video to learn more on what to expect at an immunization clinic.

If your child is nervous about getting needles, use the CARD system to have a more positive vaccination experience.

Missed a dose at school?

If your child missed getting the vaccine(s) at school he/she may get it at their next school-based clinic. If you have questions, you can call Durham Health Connection Line at 905-668-2020 or toll free at 1-800-841-2729.

School clinic dates

Updated September 10, 2026

• Clinics for the 2026/2027 school year will take place in the fall and spring.
• Find the clinic dates for your child's school using the table below.
• Please note that dates may change throughout the year.

Immunization reminder letters

Every year, the Health Department reviews immunization records of students to ensure they are up-to-date for required vaccines. Our goal is to ensure students are immunized to help keep them healthy and avoid the spread of vaccine preventable diseases, while meeting requirements to avoid future suspension. Health care providers are not required to update the Health Department with vaccines your child has received. We rely on parents to keep us updated.

If you received an immunization reminder letter from us, we are missing vaccine information for your child.

Here is what you should do next:

• Talk to your health care provider to find out if your child is up to date.
• Compare the record on the letter with your health care provider’s record.
• If your child needs vaccines, see if you can make an appointment with your health care provider. You can also make a plan with your health care provider to receive any missing vaccines in the future. If you don’t have one, a health care provider, try calling walk-in clinics in your area as some of them may be able to give your child the missing vaccines. Bring the letter with you to your appointment.
• Give us the update for the missing vaccines.

If your child cannot get vaccinated due to medical or personal beliefs, see the immunization exemption section.

Getting a copy of your child's vaccine record

You may be able to view your child’s vaccine record online. You can also call us for a copy.

Vaccines needed for school

All students under 18 years of age need vaccinations for the following diseases, as required by the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA):

• Tetanus
• Diphtheria
• Pertussis
• Polio
• Measles
• Mumps
• Rubella
• Varicella (if born on or after January 1, 2010)
• Meningococcal disease group C (under 12 years of age)
• Meningococcal disease group ACYW-135 (over 12 years of age)

Download the ISPA immunization request form

Get more information on the Immunization of School Pupils Act.

Immunization exemptions

Medical exemptions

If your child cannot get vaccines due to medical reasons, download the Statement of Medical Exemption - ISPA form. This form must be completed by a doctor or nurse practitioner.

Conscience or religious exemptions

Vaccines are an important strategy to keep students and the community safe from several serious infectious diseases. If a parent/guardian chooses to exempt their child from required immunizations for non-medical reasons, the following steps must be followed:

Step 1: Watch the online vaccine education video and complete the attestation form

A: Vaccine education video

Parents/guardians who choose not to immunize their child for non-medical reasons are required to watch a short educational video about vaccine preventable diseases and immunization.

• The video is 28 minutes long and has closed captioning/subtitles available.
• If you do not have access to a computer or electronic device, please call 905-668-4113 ext. 6242 to discuss other options to view the video.

Topics covered:

• Basic information about immunization.
• Vaccine safety.
• Immunization and community health.
• Immunization law in Ontario

Watch the vaccine education video

Have questions? Please call 905-668-7711 ext. 6242 to speak with a public health nurse.

B. Attestation form

This form is to certify that you have reviewed and completed the vaccine education video in its entirety and have had the opportunity to ask questions. You must complete an attestation form before you can receive an Education Session Certificate.

If you complete the attestation form and consent to provide your email address, you will receive the Education Certificate via encrypted email within 10 business days from Durham Region Health Department. Password instructions to open the certificate will be provided to you.

The person who completes the attestation form must be the person who completes the affidavit.

Complete the attestation form

Step 2: Submit a signed affidavit

A. Fill out the Statement of Conscience and Religious Belief - Immunization of School Pupils Act form

Have the affidavit signed by a Commissioner of Oaths, such as a lawyer, Member of Parliament, or Town Clerk. The document must be unaltered and in its original form when submitted. Altering the form is illegal and an altered form will not be accepted. Please note, there may be a fee required for this service and your Education Certificate may need to be provided.

Submit the signed form to Durham Region Health Department:

• Using our online form
• In-person: Durham Region Health Department, 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby
• By mail: Durham Region Health Department (Immunizations), 605 Rossland Rd. E., P.O. BOX 730 Whitby, Ontario L1N 0B2

Children who attend a licensed child care centre in Durham Region need valid vaccinations for the following diseases:

• tetanus
• diphtheria
• pertussis
• polio
• Haemophilus influenzae type b
• measles
• mumps
• rubella
• varicella
• meningococcal disease group C
• rotavirus
• pneumococcal disease

Get more information on the Child Care and Early Years Act.

Download the Immunization Information Request form

Immunization exemptions

Children who cannot get vaccines due to medical, conscience or religious beliefs can download one of the following exemption forms, specific to the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA):

• Statement of Medical Exemption - CCEYA
• Statement of Conscience or Religious Belief Affidavit - CCEYA (signed by a Commissioner of Oaths, such as a lawyer, Member of Parliament or Town Clerk)

You must provide the original form to the child care centre.

The CCEYA affidavit is only valid while your child is attending child care. It is not valid for school. Once your child attends school, you will need to complete the exemption requirements under the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA).